Question 180297
1st Method:
If you are supposed to be reducing the dimensions you get:
Proportion:
8/3 = 2/x

Invert to get:
x/2 = 3/8

Multiply both sides by 2 to get:

x = 3/4"

Ans: 3/4" by 3/4"
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2nd Method: But if you are supposed to be reducing the area, proceed
as follows:
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Original area = 2*2 = 4 sq. in.
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Use proportion:
x/4 = 3/8
x = 3/2 sq. in
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Then the dimensions would be sqrt(3/2) by sqrt(3/2)
or (1/2)sqrt(6) by (1/2)sqrt(6)
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Take your choice.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
Cheers--,
Stan H.